Do you often go out for shopping? How to avoid germs when shopping in the grocery store? ____16____.

Firstly, go to the grocery store bright and early when they’re just opening. This might be your best option. By avoiding large groups of people, ____17____, as the virus is mainly spread through close contact with other people.

One of the easiest ways to spread the virus is by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. ____18____. This is a lot harder than it sounds, because people touch their faces more than 20 times in a single hour. While a mask can help prevent you from touching your mouth and nose, it is strongly recommended to wear one.

____19____. This may be as simple as avoiding a crowded aisle and circling back a few minutes later. Since other shoppers might not be as mindful as you are about maintaining social distance, be polite in your request that they keep their distance with a polite “excuse me.”

Just as you’re being thoughtful about your own health, be thoughtful about the health of others, suggests Dr. Larkin. “____20____, see if you can shop for them or teach them to use an online and delivery option,” she says. “Be patient and kind with one another, especially the workers keeping the stores open and functioning—and of course, if you are ill, please stay home and don’t expose others.”

A. you decrease your risk of becoming infected

B. If you have an elderly neighbor who needs help

C. you had better stay at home instead of going out

D. As a result, avoid touching your face while shopping

E. As a result, you should wear a mask when you go shopping

F. Moreover, try to maintain a safe, six-foot distance from other shoppers

G. Before you head out to one, you need some guidelines to ensure your safety